University Gardens, College Road, Ripon

Ripon is a thriving city in North Yorkshire noted for its medieval cathedral. The city has grown up around the market place, which has provided a focus for its townsfolk over the years. A short distance away is Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated on the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The City offers excellent amenities including restaurants, supermarkets, a racecourse, and a cinema. Booths is a high-end supermarket unique to Northern England which champions local produce and suppliers, and conveniently is only a third of a mile walk away.

Ripon Grammar School was rated outstanding by Ofsted and has been a strong factor for families moving to the area for many years. The state secondary alternative is Outwood Academy Ripon, also deemed outstanding (2016). At primary level, St Wilfrid?s RC is rated outstanding (2017); Ripon Cathedral Church of England Primary School, below the cathedral, is good, as are Holy Trinity CofE and Moorside.

The Times included Ripon in its Best Places to Live in the UK 2020 describing it as a ???mini city, which has added an arthouse cinema to its roster of good schools and old-fashioned shops.?

Despite its scenic surroundings, Ripon is conveniently located for the A1(M) (4.3 miles) and Harrogate is just 11 miles to the south. Thirsk train station (11 miles) has regular, direct services to London Kings Cross making the journey in about 2 hours 10 minutes, as well as to York, Manchester, and Leeds. Leeds Bradford Airport is 23 miles away.

The House

Hideaway House is one of a pair of semi detached houses to be finished to an exacting standard. Whilst benefiting from all the conveniences of a modern build, the owners have been keen to incorporate traditional architectural details creating an aesthetically pleasing house with well-planned accommodation.

The ground floor includes an entrance hall leading to the sitting room and kitchen/dining room which has doors onto the garden. There are double doors connecting the two rooms, creating a most appealing enviroment.

To the first floor there are 3 bedrooms, one en suite and a house bathroom.

The development is privately located behind electric gates. Hideaway House occupies the end plot and benefits from a particularly generous garden. The house is approached over a short driveway leading to the garage and front door.

The Development

The Old Lecture Building Development consists of eight ?townhouse? conversions and five new build houses. Originally the existing building was Ripon Girls High School opened in 1909, which was eventually merged with Ripon Grammar in 1962. This is a heritage site of local importance and part of the Ripon Conservation Area.

If you would like to register your interest in the development as a whole, please contact Hewetson and Johnson for further release dates. It is anticipated completion of the project will be Spring 2024.

The developer is a well-known local operator specialising in small to mid-size developments in the area. They have a strong track record delivering quality homes across North Yorkshire.

Services

Mains Drainage, electricity, and water. Heating and hot water will be provided by an air source heat pump.

Estate Management

There will be a management company to cover the maintenance of any common parts.

Building Warranties

The house will benefit from a 10 year ICW Building Warranty.

Purchasing Process

The sellers will require financial references prior to any reservation. Reservations will be subject to a deposit, the terms to be agreed between both parties.

Images

Please note the images of the property in this brochure are computer generated and may be subject to change. Buyers should visit the site and clarify any specific points arising with the developers’ agents.